[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 119 (Wednesday, July 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E661-E662]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE LIFE AND SERVICE OF RORY ANTOINE MICOU

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 12, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
life and service of a safety officer and a self-motivated community 
leader, Rory Antoine Micou. Rory enjoyed a long career of policing, 
teaching and serving.
  Rory's love for all genres of music was cultivated from his great-
grandmother, Henrietta Cleggs, his grandmother, Dorothy Micou and his 
mother, Herdy Micou. His formal education was in the public-school 
systems, graduating with Honors from John F. Kennedy (JFK) High School 
in May 1981. While at JFK, Rory played football, was in the marching 
band, and formed a talented group called The Dynamic Connection (DC 
Gang). The DC Gang performed throughout the delta and won numerous 
awards including a radio performance on WDIA radio station in Memphis, 
TN. His talent as a soloist guided him to an offer of a four-year 
scholarship at Alcorn. Rory was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, 
Inc., and he was also a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army Reserve.
  Rory married Cheryl Elaine Sias on July 25, 1992. To this union, one 
child was born, Alexis.
  In 2008, Rory became employed with the Cleveland Police Department as 
a patrolman and went on to become the school resource officer for the 
Cleveland School District. Rory was extremely dedicated to his job in 
the district. He believed in supporting the children, parents and 
staff. Many people in the community associated him with his animated 
school crossing duties. Rory retired from the Cleveland Police 
Department in October 2022 due to health issues. As he battled his 
health issues, he was strong enough to return to work in the capacity 
of the school crossing guard (he loved this job). He continued until 
his health issues would not allow him to. Many residents of the 
Cleveland area have stated how it brought a smile to their face as they 
started their workday.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and 
honoring the life, legacy, and service of Rory Antoine Micou.

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